Jones appeared on television as Kelly in four series of ITV's comedy Fat Friends, where she met James Corden. Afterwards she appeared in several BBC comedies, playing Myfanwy in Little Britain, Magz in Saxondale and Linda in Nighty Night. [7] It is if you’re loaded!’ Lana had warned, instantly dampening her friends’ enthusiasm. ‘But us three are on a budget of ten quid a day. And I’d rather wash in the sea and sleep on a beach than spend a month in a manky train full of horny stoners.’ And ultimately, Ruth hopes readers will come away from her book uplifted. ‘I’d like people who read Us Three to feel they’ve made new friends in Catrin, Judith and Lana. Essentially the novel has compassion and camaraderie at its heart with a few laughs on the way, especially with some of the secondary characters like Judith’s awful mother and the Kelly family’s comedy priest. It’s a bit of a love letter to Welsh characters and some of the wonderful people I’ve met growing up who’ve inspired my writing.’ I love books about gnarly, messy relationships and this one kept me gripped from the beginning. A great read.’

Aye,’ mumbled Huw, whose head was still a little fuzzy from the farewell bash they’d thrown the night before. Now you’re to keep it on you at all times, d’you hear? Even when you sleep!’ said Huw as he held out a highly unattractive khakicoloured money belt.a b c Wilson, Sophie (13 December 2010). "Ruth Jones: I have been fortunate to play parts that have not just been, 'Oh, you need a fat person' ". The Telegraph. London . Retrieved 21 May 2012. The new novel from Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin & Stacey and author of the smash-hit, number one bestselling debut, Never Greener. Us Three is a funny, moving and uplifting novel about life's complications, the power of friendship and how it defines us all.

The new novel from Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin & Stacey and author of the smash-hit, number one bestselling debut, Never Greener. This novel oozes warmth and honesty. A big-hearted book that provides a cast of characters you'll lose your heart to.' ADELE PARKS Having not read the authors first book I have to admit to suffering for the first 10% of the book from ‘Nessa’s voice’, this means everything and every character in my head was Nessa and I found myself drifting off wondering if Smithy was going to say yes 😃

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A touching celebration of the beauty and endurance of female friendship. There is nothing mightier. Fact. Dawn French Three childhood friends, Lana, Judith and Catrin, best friends since primary school when they swore an oath on a Curly Wurly wrapper that they would always be there for each other, come what may. But their friendship is tested to the limits and their childhood promise seems likely to be broken. For all men who like great characters don't be put off by the phrase 'Women's Fiction' because it is well worth reading. Yes the main characters are women but why restrict the reading to women, a good book is worth reading whatever the gender. They had begrudgingly agreed. Both of them were used to Lana getting her own way, but frustratingly she was usually right. I loved spending time immersed in Catrin, Judith and Lana's lives . . . A contender for my Books of the Year list Prima

The series won several awards, including two BAFTAs and four British Comedy Awards. [3] Jones and co-star Rob Brydon recorded " Islands in the Stream" (a song performed by their characters in the programme) as a single for Comic Relief in 2009; the song reached No. 1 in the chart. [8]

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Comic Relief single (Barry) Islands in the Stream tops charts". The Telegraph. London. 16 March 2009 . Retrieved 21 May 2012.